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What we treat at Elite Physio MCR

Specialist injury rehabilitation in Manchester for sporting injuries, joint conditions, and complex presentations, delivered with the same structured approach we use with elite and professional athletes.
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Specialist Services

Our Injury Rehabilitation in Manchester

We cover sporting injuries, joint and soft-tissue conditions, and complex presentations, each managed with a structured, individualised plan rather than a generic protocol. We regularly support:

1. Athletes with Sport-Related Injuries

Competitive and recreational athletes managing injuries to the knee, hip, shoulder, spine, and lower limb, where structured rehabilitation protects both recovery and return to sport.

2. Active Individuals Managing Pain

Active people managing persistent or recurring pain that limits training, work, or daily life, where identifying the underlying cause matters more than short-term pain management alone.

3. Post-Surgical Patients

Patients recovering from orthopaedic surgery such as ACL reconstruction or joint procedures, where criteria-based rehabilitation supports a safe and confident return to activity.

4. People with Complex or Recurrent Conditions

Patients managing hypermobility, recurrent joint instability, or long-standing complaints, where targeted strengthening and motor control reduce the frequency and severity of recurrence.

5. Performers & Dancers

Dancers, performing artists, and musicians managing the specific physical demands of their discipline, where rehabilitation is built around the technical requirements of their craft.
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What We Treat

Conditions We Specialise In

Our physiotherapists deliver sports injury rehabilitation across a wide range of conditions, each with a dedicated pathway built around the specific demands of your recovery.
Musician Injury
Practice & Performance
Technical Demands
Hypermobility
Joint Instability
Strength-Led
Foot and Ankle
Sprains & Instability
Achilles & Plantar
Sports Spine Injury
Back Pain
Return to Sport
Sports Shoulder Pain
Instability
Overhead Athletes
Sports Knee Injury
Patellar Pain
Return to Sport
Sports Hip Injury
Hip & Groin
Impingement
ACL Injury
Post-Surgical
Return to Sport

How We Assess

How We Assess Your Condition

At Elite Performance Physio MCR, our assessments apply the same structured approach we use with elite and professional athletes, considering the source of your pain or injury, the activities you need to return to, and the physical capacity required to get there without setback.

Our Assessment

By exploring a range of contributing factors, we identify what is driving your pain, limiting your movement, or increasing your risk of further injury. This may include evaluating:

  • Your history, the nature of your condition, and the activities you want to return to
  • Strength, mobility, and movement quality across the affected area and related joints
  • Identification of the factors contributing to your current condition and risk of recurrence

This gives us clear direction for the next steps and which physiotherapy services to draw on, ensuring your treatment is matched to your conditions and your goals.

Why This Helps Our Physiotherapists

This allows our Manchester-based physiotherapists to:

  • Identify the specific factors driving your condition rather than treating symptoms in isolation
  • Target treatment to the demands of your activity, sport, or daily life
  • Track measurable progress against objective criteria as your rehabilitation progresses

As a result, your rehabilitation is structured around what your body is genuinely ready for, bringing the same clinical depth we apply with elite and professional athletes to every patient we treat.
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Dan Turnell Physiotherapist consulting with a client
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Female runner in profile running outdoors on a sunny day, demonstrating a confident return to running after foot and ankle rehabilitation

Our Approach

What you can expect from Your Rehabilitation

Each stage of your rehabilitation for injuries applies the same structured framework we use with elite and professional athletes, progressing you from injury or pain through to a confident return to full activity, with a focus on objective measures and progressive loading.

1. Initial Assessment

Your journey begins with a detailed assessment to understand your condition, your history, and the activities you want to return to, with the same clinical depth we bring to elite and professional athletes.

2. Identifying Key Factors

We then conduct targeted clinical testing to confirm the specific factors driving your condition, including strength, mobility, movement quality, and the demands placed on the affected area.

3. Targeted Treatment & Rehabilitation Planning

Using your assessment findings, we develop a personalised plan of physiotherapy treatments focused on your recovery. For patients recovering from surgery, this integrates closely with our post-op rehabilitation protocols.

4. Progressive Return to Activity

Rehabilitation is progressed in stages, rebuilding strength, control, and load tolerance before reintroducing the full demands of your sport, work, or daily life.

5. Ongoing Support and Prevention

We provide ongoing support and structured prevention programmes to reduce the risk of recurrence and protect your long-term physical health.

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What Our Clients Say

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do

Hear from clients who have elevated their performance and long-term well-being with our expert-led care.

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“Block book appointments to avoid disappointment! A professional vocalists best kept secret!! Dan has become a staple to my busy life as a performer. I try to book in as regular as possible if he has a slot available. Dan is amazing, the best in the business. I always leave feeling more relaxed, with clearer tone and ready for performance mode again. I have recommended him to other performers, reluctantly because i want to always make sure I can get an appointment. Thank you Dan!”

Chesqua - Professional Singer

10/10 physio! I first went to see Henry a few months ago as I started to experience shin splints while training for Manchester marathon. Henry took the time to understand what was going on, what my goals were, and what my strengths/weaknesses were, always structuring our sessions around my needs and preferences. Thanks to Henry, my pain was manageable throughout my training and I made it through the marathon pain-free! I thoroughly enjoyed our sessions and couldn’t recommend enough – thank you for everything! 🙂

Isabel Hague

“Dan is without doubt one of the best in his field of work. His knowledge and expertise is second to none. He has helped me not only physically by putting together a specialised plan for my injuries, but also mentally helping me understand by explaining everything throughly and intricately. Dan is warm, friendly and he genuinely cares about each of his clients. My sessions with Dan have not only begun to heal my injuries, but I have built strength, gained knowledge and it’s boosted my confidence. I come out of my sessions with spring in my step!”

Laura Harrison - Professional Music Theatre Performer

“After struggling with my knee for a few months, Dan popped round to make an assessment. He was clear, thoughtful, understood my lifestyle and my desire to get moving. He provided advice, guidance and hands on treatment that helped deal with the swelling and pain. I have recommended him to my son and you only do that when you trust someone to make a difference. Thank you Dan.”

Clare Hayward -Director At Cirus

Highly recommend!! Without a doubt the best Physiotherapy clinic i have been to. Outstanding! i had a shoulder injury which is so much better. Im back at the gym and loving each workout. Thank you Henry for all the treatments.

Mohammed Rauf

“I’ve had the pleasure of being treated by Dan on two separate jobs, where he looked after my feet and voice. In only a few sessions I regained total mobility in my feet in a physically intensive show, and more recently have been making use of his vocal massage skills for a vocally demanding role. Dan has an amazing way of finding the crux of the issue and will resolve it with ease, reassurance and expertise. I would recommend Dan to anyone!”

Jed Berry - West End actor

“Dan is an extraordinarily effective physio who has helped me immediately with various joint and muscle problems over the last year and a half. In addition to the treatment he clearly explains the cause of the problems and gives exercises focusing on prevention of reoccurrence and strengthening of the area involved. I feel in great shape thanks to the treatment, core exercises and the inspiration he has given me to get back to running and exercising.”

A. Zuntz - Professional violinist

“An actress friend recommended Dan to me as I needed a vocal massage. I was on tour and my voice was getting tired. I didn’t think I would find someone in Manchester but then my friend told me about Dan. He was amazing. A really nice guy, I immediately felt comfortable and relaxed and he was so good. My voice felt so much better the next day. After that I saw him weekly, not just for my voice but for all the injuries I was sustaining on tour. He fixed my neck, back and calf, and I can’t thank him enough!”

Hayley Tamaddon - Professional actor

“I was referred to Dan by an NHS Speech and Language Therapist for laryngeal physiotherapy. Not only has Dan really helped me with this side of things, but he has also provided manual therapy and exercises for symptoms caused by autoimmune conditions and chronic pain. I am appreciative that Dan has liaised with the other healthcare professionals involved in my care as part of a holistic approach, and they have also appreciated this. He is honest and will tell you if something is likely to help or not and what may be realistic, and reviews your goals with you regularly. I would recommend him to anyone.”

Alexandra Brown - NHS psychologist

Henry is a really great physio providing sound advice and he really listens to your issues wisely continually assessing progress to. Starting with the basics and fundamentals of strength to help my knee has been really helpful. Communications are clear and very understanding with bookings.

Declan Brady

“Daniel has a real ability to understand his clients’ needs and implement the most powerful and integrative treatments. Superb in communication and application, he makes a real and lasting difference for successful recovery and physical development. With specific and varying needs, I always come away feeling empowered and reinvigorated. Dan’s the man and I will travel far and wide to get an appointment. Thanks Daniel!”

Rik Makarem - Professional actor

“Dan has helped me a lot with my piano playing related injuries and has gone further than any other physio I’ve had to combat the problem. I return regularly not only to maintain my wellbeing but to have a catch up too. I highly recommend Dan to anyone!”

Mackenzie Paget - Classical pianist

FAQs

Your Questions About Conditions We Treat

What conditions do you treat?

We treat a wide range of sporting injuries and physical conditions, including knee, hip, shoulder, and spinal injuries, foot and ankle complaints, hypermobility, and musician-related injuries. Each has a dedicated rehabilitation pathway built around the specific demands of recovery.

Do I need a referral to be seen?

No. You can book directly without a GP or consultant referral. If we feel your condition needs input from another professional, we will guide you on the next steps at your first appointment.

How is this different from general physiotherapy?

General physiotherapy addresses pain and movement broadly. Our approach builds rehabilitation around the specific demands of your condition and the activities you need to return to, with a focus on a confident return to full function rather than short-term relief.

Do you only treat athletes?

No. While we work with competitive and professional athletes, the same structured approach is applied to recreational athletes, active individuals, and patients of every level. The principles of structured rehabilitation apply regardless of your starting point.

Do you provide rehabilitation after surgery?

Yes. We provide structured, criteria-based post-surgical rehabilitation, working closely with the protocols set by your surgeon to support a safe and confident return to activity.